Test Drive 2: The Duel
| Developer: Distinctive | Graphics: |
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| Publisher: Accolade | Sound: |
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| Year: 1989 | Difficulty: |
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| Genre: Racing | Lastability: |
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| Number of players: 1 | Rating: |
6/10 | |
I used to enjoy those mountain roads on the edge of a cliff, but after a while, it gets dull. Test Drive 2 throws in a bit of variety in the landscapes, and incidentally, an AI-controlled opponent, which was a bit of a missing piece. That said, speed isn’t exactly the standout feature of the game. It’s not a sport competition; it’s a dream factory. Step into the shoes of the show-off, behind the wheel of his sports car, Ray-Bans on his nose, and elbow on the door. All that’s missing are the girls and margaritas… Just don’t forget to stop at the gas stations now and then. If you end up behind a tow truck, your sex-appeal will take a hit!
And contrary to what the title might suggest: solo play only! The “dioul” whispered by the smooth voice at the start was just a shiny way of giving you the choice, not between five but two cars (the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche 959).
All things considered, I don’t see much of a change from the previous title. The driving’s supposed to be fairly realistic, at the expense of spectacle and thrills. What’s left are the classic police chases, the last line of defence against sleepiness (don’t worry, the morality is saved in the end). I couldn’t be bothered to check if there’s an alternative ending, should one choose to obey the speed limits…
Four additional floppy disks followed, providing new vehicles and tracks. They’re all bundled together in the compilation Test Drive 2: The Collection (1991).
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